Thursday, March 19th, 2009 at3:39 am by Guest Author at
3:39 am
If rice is a staple portion of your family meals or you love steamed veggies and healthier eating alternatives, the Black & Decker Divided Food Steamer
may be just what your kitchen needs.
Unlike regular rice cookers and steamers, the Black and Decker Divided Food Steamer offers more than just one compartment for cooking. This steamer comes with a divider so you can have two things steaming at the same time without the ingredients or flavors running together.
Additionally, when you do want to cook rice, it has a 4-quart steaming bowl that can then do double duty as a serving bowl as well to get the rice on the table.
Many people turn to steamers because they are trying to eat a little healthier. Unlike traditional cooking that relies on the use of butter, oil and other fatty substances, using a steamer does not require any such additives to the food being prepared, making each meal healthier.
If space is at a premium in your kitchen, never fear, at 11 x 10 x 9 ½ inches this steamer can cook a lot of food in a little space.
What We Like:
- Since it’s divided, you can cook more than one meal component at the same time.
- It allows a healthier alternative to cooking meals since you don’t need oil or butter.
- The steaming bowl doubles as a serving bowl, making for fewer things to clean after cooking.
- It’s a good price for the type of product it is.
- If you forget you started your food, the timer will not only let you know it’s done, but stop the cooking so nothing gets over cooked.
What We Don’t Like:
- You have to be very careful cleaning and drying it to avoid rust.
- There are a lot of pieces to clean so cleaning can take a while
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 at6:33 am by Guest Author at
6:33 am
When it comes to cooking, the devil is in the details, as they would say. You need to make sure your ingredients are perfect going into the creation, and accenting it before serving, to get it right. This is why the Cuisipro Accutec Razor-Sharp Kitchen Rasp
is a necessary addition to any kitchen.
Whether it’s cheese you are grating for a dish or chocolate you are grating for a dessert, this is hard work, but also a job you need to get done correctly to make the recipe come alive. The Cuisipro Accutec Razor-Sharp Kitchen Rasp will remove some of the hassle and pain you are accustomed to. With razor sharp blades, this will make quick work of those ingredients that you need more of but at the same time it is also shaped so that you can just lightly shear off a small amount of lemon or orange zest for a recipe.
Constructed of stainless steel, these blades have been specially cut to make this job an easier one to do in the kitchen, and hold up to years of use. There is so much faith in the product that it comes with a 25-year limited warranty.
What We Like:
- It’s very sharp and makes grating even more dense items a breeze.
- It can do everything from zests to making quick work of solid cheeses or chocolate.
- It has a decent gripping area that makes it easy to use and control.
What We Don’t Like:
- It’s very sharp, you need to be extra careful or you could end up injured.
- It doesn’t come with a protective sheath for storage. That can cause the rasp to dull more quickly and also catch your fingers and cut them when you reach into the utensil drawer.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 at3:17 am by Guest Author at
3:17 am
How would you like to start your coffee maker in the morning and come back a few minutes later with not only coffee made but also in your travel cup and ready to head out the door with you. This is what you will get with the Black & Decker DCM18S Brew ‘n Go Personal Coffeemaker
.
This coffee maker comes with a travel mug that fits right under the spout and will pour a perfect cup of coffee ready to take off on a busy day with you.
The 15-ounce mug is large enough to help you convince your eyes to open and get you on your way into the workday. It was also designed to be able to easily fit into the cup holders in most vehicles so you can easily travel without any spills.
This unit is all-inclusive with not only the travel mug, but also a permanent filter that avoids those times when you run out and can’t make a cup of java in the morning.
In case you are in a major hurry and forget, the machine also comes with an auto-shut off feature that will give you piece of mind.
What We Liked:
- This comes with a permanent filter so there are no packs of filters to buy and less waste.
- It makes coffee very quickly, which is great for mornings on the run.
- It is a very affordable coffee maker for the output.
- You can make coffee into your travel mug and head out the door.
What We Didn’t Like:
- Pieces have to be fitted perfectly in place or you could end up with a big mess.
- The travel mug that comes with the set really needs to better of a quality for repeated use.
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Monday, March 16th, 2009 at3:10 am by Guest Author at
3:10 am
Are you the sommelier at your house? If so there are some tools you really need to have in place to make sure you can open any wine bottle that comes your way. This is what the Metrokane Rabbit Wine Opener Gift Set
will offer you.
No matter what type of bottle you are confronted with, the tools in this kit will help you get rid of wax, foil or any other item in the way to get to the cork.
When it comes to the benefits of the Rabbit, you need to know it is not like regular corkscrews. This tool doesn’t require you to put all of that twisting muscle action into play. Instead it uses a lever action to remove the cork from the wine bottle. You simply slip the top of the rabbit over the top of the bottle, pull the lever and allow it to pull the cork out.
Didn’t finish the bottle? Never fear, this set also comes with a sealer so you can keep that bottle from spoiling and enjoy it at a later time.
In addition to being very functional, this set comes equipped for style as well. All six tools come in a silver finish and fit in a matching case. Whether it’s for your bar, or for that wine lover you know, this is a beautiful set that will compliment any wine serving space.
This set includes 6 pieces:
- Rabbit Corkscrew
- Worm
- Wine / Champagne Sealer
- Foil Cutter
- Wax Remover
- Drip Stop Ring
What We Liked:
- It takes the hard work out of bottle opening.
- It has some great extras like the foil and wax removers.
What We Didn’t Like:
- It is not as strong as you would expect for the price.
- It is not always easy to get the cork off of the worm after you have removed it from the bottle.
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Sunday, March 15th, 2009 at6:02 am by Guest Author at
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If you want to make cups of coffee that taste like a pro made them, you want to be looking into a coffee press. The Bodum Chambord 3-cup Coffee Press
has all of the traits of a traditional press, but makes more coffee than many of them, with room to make 8 – 4 ounce cups of coffee.
The process of using a coffee press is easy. Pour the grounds into the carafe then add hot water. Let the grounds steep for a few minutes then push the plunger and screen down the carafe and watch all the grounds sink to the bottom leaving fresh brewed coffee for you to pour out.
If you are serving dessert, this is a great way to go, as it’s fashionable and can be done at the table so you don’t miss any of the conversations.
The carafe is made of glass that is easy to clean and the rest of the frame of the press is made of brass that has been chrome plated to make it an attractive, yet sturdy, addition to your kitchen.
What We Like:
- This makes great tasting coffee.
- It is easy to use and make coffee like a pro.
- It makes more coffee than regular presses.
- It is a great value for the price of the press.
What We Didn’t Like:
- It is important to note that it makes 8 – 4 ounce cups. So, if you drink large cups of coffee this will not go as far as you think it will.
- The glass carafe can break too easily.
- It is hard to clean, as there are a lot of areas where the grounds can get caught while you are using the press.
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Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at4:54 am by Guest Author at
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Have you given up on baking because of all the clean up work? If you are like most people you have had more than your fair share of instances where you put all the work in to create great cookies or candy, but then ruined their look when you were trying to get them off of the baking surface as they stuck and you were forced to scrape with a spatula to set them free.
For many people, that’s enough to make them want to stop baking altogether. But now there is another option. Instead of getting frustrated with your edible creations, you can use a Silpat Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat
to prepare the dough, cook your items, and get them to slide them right off, ready to be served.
Made of flexible silicone, this mat can be placed right in your cookie sheet after you prep the dough, then be cooked until done and the completed baked goods can be popped right off onto a plate. It can also be used to put things in the refrigerator, freezer or microwave.
Clean up is easy enough, requiring nothing more than hot water and a little dish soap. Dry it off, roll it up and it’s ready for the next time you need it.
What We Like:
- You can use this to roll out and prepare dough as well as cook on it.
- It makes cookie sheet clean up easy as the mat is on top of the sheet.
- It saves money on parchment paper as it can replace this. That also cuts down on waste from your kitchen.
- It rolls up for easy storage once you are done using it.
What We Didn’t Like:
- It can start to smoke with a chemical smell if you cook it at over 350.
- The non-stick surface is not always as good as we would like it to be.
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Friday, March 13th, 2009 at5:44 am by Guest Author at
5:44 am
If you need knives for your kitchen, you can get everything you want in the single purchase of the Ginsu International Traditions 14-Piece Bakelite Knife Block Set
.
This set has knives for all purposes that all match and come in a fashionable knife block.
Chances are you have heard the Ginsu name in the past. Ginsu has been around for decades promoting great knife sets for the kitchen.
This is one product line that has actually gotten better over the years.
Included in this set are:
- 3 ½ Inch Paring Knife
- 4 ½ Inch Utility Knife
- Six 4 ½ Inch Steak Knives
- 5-Inch Boning Knife
- 8-Inch Bread Knife
- 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
- 8-Inch Slicing Knife
- Shears
- Knife Block
These knives will offer you all the things that professional chefs have at their disposal in a kitchen while not carrying that same price tag or maintenance schedule.
Professional quality knives require a lot of maintenance to keep them in good working order day after day. The Ginsu set of knives, on the other hand, just need to be cleaned with some warm soapy water, wiped dry and then they are ready for the next time you need to put them to work.
What We Like:
- These are very sharp knives that are going to do the tasks you ask of them, and do them well.
- These knives are much more affordable than many similar sets.
- They are high quality knives for the price you will be paying.
- There is a good variety in the knives you have to choose from for all kitchen uses.
- All the knives fit in one block so they look good and are easy to put away without taking up too much space.
What We Didn’t Like:
- The blades in these knives dull quickly over time.
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Thursday, March 12th, 2009 at5:34 am by Guest Author at
5:34 am
Have you ever wondered how you can make a great cup of coffee at home? Well you don’t have to bring a barista home from your favorite coffee shop. You can get the same results by learning how to use a French press to make coffee.
A French press is essentially a small serving coffee maker. The grounds are placed in the container, and then hot water is added. Let the grounds steep for a few minutes then push a rod and screen mechanism down through the water. This will force all of those coffee grounds through the hot water, pulling the rich coffee flavor from them. Pour and serve.
Many of the coffee presses on the market are made of glass. While this is nice, that makes them much easier to break. All it takes is hitting them up against a piece of metal or something in the sink and the entire carafe has been ruined and is no longer usable.
With the BonJour Hugo 3-Cup Unbreakable French Press, Black
this is no longer a problem. This press is made of polycarbonate, which is nearly impossible to break. This means even if you are a little less than careful with this press, it will still keep working for you. It’s also easy to keep a hold of with a rubberized comfort grip.
What We Liked:
- If you have a habit of knocking things over or hitting them together in the sink, you will appreciate that this is unbreakable.
- The French press offers fantastic flavor.
- It’s great to create the perfect cup of coffee for one person.
What We Didn’t Like:
- When it says three cups that means 3 – 4 ounce cups
- The plastic screen is not as sturdy as it should be and grounds can sneak around the sides.
- The screen is so fine it clogs easily.
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